volatile organic compounds
In Part One of our series, we presented a basic definition of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). For the next part of our series, we will further define VOCs, as well as discuss why VOC content in a coating is something end-users and coatings installers need to be aware of. Many in the coatings industry are ... Read more
Dew point is defined as the atmospheric temperature below which water droplets begin to condense and dew can form. When you put a cold glass in a humid room, condensation forms on the glass. This is because the glass has a temperature below the dew point in the room. The same goes for a floor ... Read more
In the next few blogs I will attempt to explain the rather complex subject of VOC’s in coatings and what they mean to the coatings applicator and end-user. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. In simple terms, these materials are most commonly known as solvents. These materials  evaporate at room ... Read more